Become a Mentor: Sacramento Peers on Prevention

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Sacramento Peers on Prevention (SacPOP) is a youth driven organization and our goal is to educate more youth about sexual health and reproductive justice as well as encourage youth to get tested and treated for HIV and other STIs. SacPOP believes that it is important to empower youth and encourage safe and supportive communities.

We are looking for passionate people who are interested in sexual health and reproductive justice!

The mission of Sacramento Peers on Prevention (SacPOP) is to empower youth to take action and control of their health. Our goal is to encourage Sacramento youth to get tested and treated for HIV and other STIs. We are driven by the following values: Passion, Respect, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Cultural Sensitivity.

What you will do:
* Plan and facilitate educational workshops
* Attend and/or plan local health fairs
* Create and promote online health campaigns
* Write blogs and social media posts
* Meet amazing community leaders


Seeking Female Volunteers: Yes

Seeking Male Volunteers: Yes

Minimum Match Commitment (in months): 9 months

Type of Mentoring: Group, E-Mentoring, Peer

Youth Population Served: Academically At-Risk, Adjudicated/court involved, College/Post-secondary Student, First-Generation College, Foster, Residential or Kinship Care, Gang At-Risk, Gang involved, General Youth Population, Gifted/Talented/Academic Achiever, Homeless/Runaway, Incarcerated Parent, LGBTQ Youth, Low Income, Mental Health Issues, Opportunity Youth, Parent Involved in Military, Physical Disabilities/Special Care Needs, Pregnant/Parenting, Recent Immigrant/Refugee, School Drop-Out, Single-Parent Household, Special Education, Youth with Disabilities

Mentoring Program Goals: Healthy Behaviors

Ages of Youth Served: 15-18, 18-24